How to eFile Federal Taxes FREE

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By tocuriousgeorge
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Income Tax IRS

This is one time of year that you either love or hate. Yes, it is tax time once again, but thanks to eFile, filing your taxes has never been so easy. If you make 56,000 a year and below, you are entitled to use eFile your taxes for free. Those who use eFile and direct deposit receive their tax rebates in about 10 days. This article will show you how to use the IRS website to choose a company and eFile your Federal taxes absolutely free.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer
Internet Access
W2 Form
Any other personal documents you will need to file your taxes

Step 1

Income Tax IRS

Go to the official website for the IRS. The web address is: http://www.irs.gov
Step 2

Filing Tax Return eFile

Click on the e File/free e File link. It is located in the center of the page just below the slide show.
Step 3

Click on the free e File home link at the top of the page.
Step 4

Choose Tax Return Preperation Company

You will have two choices on this page. You can click on the Choose my own Company Link or Help me choose a Company Link.
Step 5

Choose My Own Tax Return Preparation Company

I always choose the same company, so I make my own choice. Once you click this link, you will be given all available choices in alphabetical order.
Step 6

Leaving IRS Website going to Professional Tax Preparation Company Website

After you select your company, you will see a disclaimer link that lets you know that you will be leaving the IRS website. Click on this link.
Step 7

You should arrive at your chosen destination after you click on the disclaimer link. Once you reach the homepage of the company you chose, you should follow all instructions provided by the company. The first step is usually setting up a login and password for the site. After completing all required fields, the system will check for errors and then efile your taxes. If a problem is found, you will receive an email asking you to login and correct any errors. Once you fix your errors, you taxes will be resubmitted to the IRS. You will receive an email confirming that you filed your taxes using the eFile option. You will receive another email when the IRS accepts your return. If all goes well, you should receive your refund in about 10 days.